Protecting American Voters Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3162 Protecting American Voters Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/15/2024, 8:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3162

Bill 118 hr 3162, also known as the Protecting American Voters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security and integrity of the American voting system.

One of the key provisions of the Protecting American Voters Act is the requirement for states to implement paper ballot voting systems. This is aimed at ensuring that there is a physical record of each vote cast, which can be used for auditing and verification purposes. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the cybersecurity of voting systems, in order to prevent hacking and other forms of interference.

Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist states in upgrading their voting infrastructure. This program would provide funding for states to purchase new voting equipment, improve election security measures, and enhance voter education and outreach efforts. The Protecting American Voters Act also includes provisions to strengthen the enforcement of existing voting rights laws, such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This includes measures to combat voter suppression tactics, such as voter ID laws and restrictions on early voting. Overall, the Protecting American Voters Act is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the American voting system and ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot in a free and fair election.

Congressional Summary of HR 3162

Protecting American Voters Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide certain information to a state election official, upon the official's request, to verify citizenship status for the purpose of voting in federal elections.

Specifically, the agencies must provide the state election official with such information necessary to verify that an applicant for voter registration or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters is a U.S. citizen.

DHS may respond to a request by using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, which is used to verify immigration status. DHS may not charge a fee for this information.

DHS must comply with any safeguards that the SSA determines are necessary to protect the confidentiality of an individual's Social Security number.

Finally, the bill requires states to remove the names of noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3162

Bill HR 3162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3162 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3162's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318. as of February 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3162

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3162

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Citizenship and naturalization

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Government information and archives

- Immigration status and procedures

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3162

Protecting American Voters Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.